struggle, struggle but never break free!

I learned this morning that the reward is in the struggle with scripture. Many times I set out to conquer scripture to explain it plainly, how many times have I missed God in the process...
This morning as I was finishing up my message a man who was a missionary kid on his way out of a coffee house said to me "May the peace of the LORD be upon you." As his words washed over me I saw all of the ministry that I had done over time in perspective.

The struggle with scripture... the struggle with God through Christ, that is the process by which we are refined and our hearts connect with God.

May your truly struggle with God in the quiet times of your life...